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Washington County, Maryland Trivia Quiz

Just a quiz about Washington County, Maryland. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by packersFTW. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
packersFTW

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
163

Question 1 of 10

1. Washington County was named after whom? Hint

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington Carver

No one

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which town/city is NOT in Washington County? Hint

Hagerstown

Smithsburg

Emmitsburg

Hancock

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which place is farthest east in Washington County? Hint

Smithsburg

Highfield-Cascade

Boonsboro

Williamsport

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which three states does Washington County border? Hint

Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia

New York, West Virginia and Virginia

Kentucky, Virginia and Delaware

Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania

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Question 5 of 10

5. What county touches Washington County's western border? Hint

Cecil Co.

Allegany Co.

Frederick Co.

Worcester Co.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which mountain borders Washington County to the east? Hint

South Mountain

West Mountain

North Mountain

no mountains border the county

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Question 7 of 10

7. Washington County's county seat is also one of Maryland's biggest cities. Name it. Hint

Clear Spring

Cumberland

Hagerstown

Williamsport

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Question 8 of 10

8. What river forms the southern border of Washington County? Hint

Beaver

Shanandoah

Potomac

Susquehanna

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Question 9 of 10

9. What famous battle took place in Washington County? Hint

Battle of Antietam

None

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Little Big Horn

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which interstate does NOT run through Washington County? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Washington County was named after whom?

Answer: George Washington

Washington County was named after the brave soldier and first President of the United States, George Washington. The county was founded in 1776.

2. Which town/city is NOT in Washington County?

Answer: Emmitsburg

Emmitsburg is in the neighboring Frederick County. Maryland has 23 counties.

3. Which place is farthest east in Washington County?

Answer: Highfield-Cascade

Highfield-Cascade itself borders Frederick County. Highfield-Cascade has an area of 1.7 square miles.

4. Which three states does Washington County border?

Answer: Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania

West Virginia is to the south of Washington County. Pennsylvania is located to the north of the county. There is a minuscule border with Virginia in the southern portion of Washington County.

5. What county touches Washington County's western border?

Answer: Allegany Co.

Frederick County touches Washington County's eastern border. Cecil Co. lies in the northeastern part of the state. Worcester County is found in the southeastern part of the state.

6. Which mountain borders Washington County to the east?

Answer: South Mountain

South Mountain is part of the Blue Ridge mountain chain. The mountain has a length of 113 kilometers and width of 19 kilometers.

7. Washington County's county seat is also one of Maryland's biggest cities. Name it.

Answer: Hagerstown

In 2010, Hagerstown's population was 39,662. The city was founded in 1762.

8. What river forms the southern border of Washington County?

Answer: Potomac

The Potomac is the border between Washington County and West Virginia. The river has a length of 405 miles.

9. What famous battle took place in Washington County?

Answer: Battle of Antietam

The Battle of Antietam took place on September 17, 1862, close to Sharpsburg, Maryland. It has been called "the bloodiest single-day battle in American history".

Source: Wikipedia

10. Which interstate does NOT run through Washington County?

Answer: 71

The county contains I-70, I-81, and I-68. US Routes 11, 40, 340, and 522 also run through the county.

Source: Author packersFTW

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